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CEL 234Y

1983 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,882 mi
Last recorded74,882 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEL 234Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 74,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 81,140 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 81,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 78,461 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 78,461 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 76,270 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 76,061 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 81,009 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 May 2007 81,009 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2006 75,515 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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CEL 234Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1983 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 55,626 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CEL 234Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 43 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CEL 234Y registered?

CEL 234Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 January 1983.

Is CEL 234Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEL 234Y shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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